# NTSB Accident DEN89LA103
> **CESSNA P172D** · 1989-04-08 · CRESTED BUTTE, CO, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89LA103
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28078
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-08
- **Location:** CRESTED BUTTE, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.869777, -106.979225
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** P172D
- **Registration:** N8562X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT SELECTED A RUNWAY WITH UNSUITABLE CONDITIONS FOR TAKING OFF.  THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

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